Counsellor profile
Alexandra Vale, BACP
Counsellor - Relationships and trauma
See online counselling options- Attachment based
- Client centred
- CBT techniques
About Alexandra
Counsellor Alexandra Vale is a BACP member with six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are dealing with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, low self esteem and attention or focus concerns such as ADHD. She speaks English and provides one-to-one counselling aimed at practical change and greater understanding.
Alexandra uses a blend of approaches that put the person's experience at the centre. She follows client-centred principles, so conversations start from what matters to the individual. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used when people want to work on thoughts, behaviours and practical coping skills.
Sessions tend to focus on concrete problems and on building ways to manage them day to day. Alexandra listens for patterns in relationships, work and self-image, then helps people test small changes. She aims for a straightforward pace and clear steps rather than long theory-heavy sessions.
She has worked across a range of concerns including abandonment, attachment issues, body image, communication problems, domestic violence, eating and food-related issues, guilt and shame, infidelity, mood and panic issues, post-traumatic stress and themes around kink and alternative sex culture. Fatherhood issues and life purpose also feature in her practice.
People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and booking a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions run on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Alexandra does not work with international clients.
How Alexandra works with attachment, client-centred and CBT approaches online
Alexandra uses a few practical approaches. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current relationship patterns and intimacy. It can help when people notice repeated problems in close relationships or feel stuck in familiar roles. Client-centred work places the person's experience first. The counsellor follows what the client brings and asks questions to make meaning of their situation. This can help when someone needs time to talk things through and be heard without a fixed agenda. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It is useful for managing mood, panic and anxiety, and for testing small behavioural changes that can reduce distress. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alexandra will work with the client to identify goals and to try methods that suit their needs and preferences. She checks progress and adjusts the plan if methods are not helping. Confirm which remote session formats are offered before booking. The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy day, shorter check-ins when needed, and avoiding travel time. These make it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside work, family and other commitments.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem and ADHD-related focus concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
The style is client-centred, starting from the person's own experience and priorities, with practical steps and skills as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
Which credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is a member of the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Session costs vary with location and are delivered via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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